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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
2
Reports note revolutionary leaders in Europe seeking to rally supporters amid unrest, with no clear strong figure emerging. The Cuban Castro administration is not known. The steamer Maracaibo from Venezuelan ports confirms rumors of interior upheaval in Venezuela.
President Castro of Venezuela travels from Paris to Cologne and Berlin for diplomatic talks aimed at settling Venezuela's quarrels with France and other powers. He stresses health limits, hints at possible surgical needs, and alleges French Cable Company involvement in the Matos revolt. Dutch naval show of force and Venezuela’s limited fleet are noted.
A Russian Count calling himself Lochwitzky recounts a perilous escape from Saint Petersburg exile, Siberia, and Saghalien to the United States. He claims military rank, a claim contested by critics, and says Russian officials plot to silence him while he lectures on exile and reform.
Tension between Venezuela and the Netherlands escalated after Caracas expelled Dutch envoy M de Reus and Venezuela issued a May decree harming Curacao commerce. Castro refused Dutch demands and sailed to Europe while Dutch ships faced Venezuelan harassment. Venezuela reinforced forts at La Guayra Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo as Dutch warships approached La Guayra.
In a rear yard at 24 West 115th Street Harris Fine reports a cat stranded at the top of a sixty foot poplar. Neighbors hurled bottles and weights during a Saturday night dispute as police and the Humane Society attempted a rescue with limited success.
Police and a maid confirm Patrick J. Kierans wife has returned to the Devonshire apartment at Broadway and 112th Street. Two men claimed to be a Central Office detective and a newspaper reporter searched the Kieran flat around 1 am, seeking the missing ex president of Fidelity Funding. The superintendent said no warrant was shown and a complaint is filed.
Visitors at the morgue tried to identify the murdered woman found at 837 East Eleventh Street. A sister of the victim reportedly disappeared two months earlier, but a birthmark ruled her out. A dollar bill in Flora's hand suggested death from a quarrel.
A note on the German steamship Harburg approaching safety, with commanders optimistic about salvage as shore observers monitor its course and condition.
President-elect William H. Taft told reporters at the Taft home of Henry W. Taft in New York that he will travel to the Isthmus of Panama in late January with engineers, remain until mid February, and return. He expressed satisfaction with canal progress and said his trip will help with the work, while avoiding comment on Ohio senatorial matters.
An ad urges readers to avoid bargain saless for eye care. It stresses proper eye exams by registered physicians using modern equipment, warns against tray try ons and salespeople, and promises real value with legitimate prices.
Taft lauds McKinley in a speech, recalling his push to postpone war with Spain and his belief in benevolent assimilation. He recounts being invited to govern the Philippines, stresses finish to establish stable self rule, notes 500000 Filipino students, and argues U S burden and duty to aid provinces while ensuring good faith.
President elect Taft attends morning services at a temple as the week of dedicatory exercises for a memorial organ opens. Police form lines to manage the crowd of hundreds unable to enter, while Taft and his brother receive warm cheers and handshakes after the sermon by Rev. Dr. Buckley. Distinguished participants include Gov Hughes and Vice President elect Sherman.
The American duo Hayman and Franklin sue a local vaudeville agents firm for 5700 dollars claiming a sixteen week English contract was fulfilled only partially They allege delays excuses and failure to secure remaining work They sailed to England aboard the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria after service of papers and leave their affairs to lawyers here.
The Thirteen Club held its annual election at Plaza Assembly Rooms in New York last night naming Herman A. Metz as Chief Ruler George W. Stake as First Vice Ruler Dixie Hines as Second Vice Ruler George Harrison McAdam as Scribe Lyman A. Cheney as Controller Howard S. Neiman as Archivist William B. Green as Historian Charles Huethwohl as Custodian J A Leggett as Registrar D Fred Pride as Gazetteer Robert S Ament as Artist H W Beyer as Intendant J A Lehmann as Marshal.
Strangers and residents seeking desirable accommodations during the ensuing holidays consult The New York Times daily renting directory. Every advertisement investigated. See Page 15.
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